Graduate Intern – R&D Execution, Operations & Strategy (R&D EOS) (Summer 2027)

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

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About The Position

Amgen is hiring graduate interns to join its R&D Execution, Operations & Strategy (R&D EOS) organization for an approximately 12-week summer 2027 internship. The program combines project-based work with experiential learning. R&D EOS drives innovation beyond the molecule and applies digital and other strategies to simplify processes. Its functional areas are Strategy; Portfolio & Program Management; R&D Business Operations; and R&D Knowledge & Learning.

Interns will collaborate across multiple functions and levels at Amgen, including Research & Development, the Chief Medical Office, the Chief Technology Officer, and Quality & Compliance. Each intern will take responsibility for one or more projects that advance R&D EOS’s mission. The role also includes learning activities, networking, access to Employee Resource Groups, and opportunities to present work at an intern-wide poster session and in a final readout to executive management.

The internship requires a full-time schedule. Interns must remain enrolled in an accredited college or university after the program and be located in the United States for its duration. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of the program; sponsorship for future full-time roles is not guaranteed. The base pay range is $35.34–$41.20 per hour.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have graduated with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Be currently enrolled in an accredited MBA, Master’s, PharmD, or Ph.D. program and have completed the first year of that program before the internship starts.
• Be available to work a full-time schedule.
• Remain enrolled in an accredited college or university following the internship program.
• Be located in the United States for the duration of the internship.
• Be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Management Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering, Communications, Psychology, Human Resources, or a similar field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Enthusiasm, proactivity, and willingness to learn.
• Adaptability in navigating and responding effectively to ambiguity and evolving circumstances and priorities.
• Basic understanding of project management concepts.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Support a project within one of the R&D EOS functional areas.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects or programs intended to improve R&D competitiveness through speed, agility, and excellence in execution.
• Work in teams to identify problems, conduct research, develop recommendations using qualitative and quantitative analysis, and deliver final projects.
• Present deliverables and findings through forums including an intern-wide poster session and a final readout to executive management.
• Participate in learning activities, network with colleagues across the company, and engage with Amgen Employee Resource Groups.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits.
• Collaborative culture supporting professional and personal growth and well-being.
• Executive and social networking events.
• Community volunteer projects.
• Access to Amgen Employee Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern